The OneRoof Radio Show

Winter is upon us, the heaters are turning on and likely won't be turned off until the spring.  With winter comes hundreds of house fires caused by electrical issues - issues that most wouldn't think twice about. Tim Beveridge is joined by Master Electricians CEO Alexandra Vranyac-Wheeler.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people won't search around too much before choosing an agent to help them sell their house, but they do play a significant role, so how should you be choosing the right one?  Head of Network at LJ Hooker, Campbell Dunoon, joins for the OneRoof Radio Show. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Data shows New Zealand could be losing out on foreign capital with uncertainty around residential property rules for overseas buyers.  So what are the drawbacks to loosening property restrictions and opening borders?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Data shows an increase in the number of days rental properties stand empty before being tenanted - for some regions, it's up to 35 days on average.  So, in a country where it used to be a nightmare to get a rental, who has to try harder?  Mike Atkinson from Aspire Property Management joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A neighbourhood in Christchurch has 24 new builds up for grabs - but you have to be over 45 to buy them.  The rules are more relaxed than retirement villages. Your family can come with, but at least one of the owners has to be over the age limit.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standalone homes, townhouses, and apartments - which is the most profitable?  CEO of Real Estate at Valocity joins Tim Beveridge to discuss property types and values.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can a three bedroom built in the '90s sell for significantly more than a new build of a similar size right down the street? Driving through established suburbs, it's pretty easy to tell what has been built in the past five years, because they all look exactly the same.  Providing a higher quantity of housing has come at the cost of heritage and individuality.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnyst...

This week, property investment expert Ilse Wolfe joined Tim Beveridge to explain how to make the most out of your investment property. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank has dropped the OCR by another 25 basis points this week, putting it at 3.50%.  Many homeowners would have rushed to refix or float while waiting for the announcement in December, but at what point is it worth breaking your mortgage for a lower rate?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gone are the days of buying an investment property so affordable that the rent covered the mortgage.  But is the golden age of property investment really over - or just on hold?  Ed McKnight from Opes Partners says property can't be a short term investment.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Generation Z are almost twice as likely to sell a home without an agent compared to the national average.  45% of Gen Z-ers are open to buying with a friend or sibling. They're entering the market differently - and it's working.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interior designer Melissa Greenough joins to cover the basics of decorating your home.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data from CoreLogic shows we're at the best level of property affordability since before Covid.  While rent costs are waiting to catch up, the difference between mortgages and annual salaries is closing in.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With all of the recent changes to tenancy laws, and the added costs to landlords, the power balance between the two is shifting.  Property Manager Mike Atkinson joins to discuss the biggest and most frequent issues between tenants and landlords.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent report found that women lag behind men in investment property ownership, despite a fairly even result for owner-occupied homes.  Nichole Lewis joins to discuss why the numbers are so off, and how you can start from zero.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every home owner is bound to have to deal with renovations at some point, whether it's buying a fixer-upper or upgrading an outdated bathroom.  Isle Wolfe from Wolfe Property joins to discuss how much buyers need to set aside for renovations, and where to start.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auction. negotiation, tender, fixed price... There are many options when it comes to the method in which you sell or buy a house - but which is the best?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, QV released the average RV data for homes in the capital - a dramatic 24.4% drop in three years.  But how much does your RV really matter?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spending on home renovations dropped by 13% last year as kiwis tighten their wallets.  Are we looking at a year of outdated houses at luxury prices?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An entire village is up for sale - and it will only put you out $2.9 million.  Lake Waitaki Village in North Otago is up for grabs once again - fitted with eight three-bedrooms houses, a five-bedroom lodge, and a list of other amenities.  But why is it so reasonably priced? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASB has cut its 18 month fixed term loan rate to 5.39% following cuts by Westpac and BNZ. All three of the banks' six-month rates are now at 5.99% as they fight to be the bank of choice for mortgages.  This comes alongside rumours of a foreign buyer ban reversal - with experts saying it could work, but rules need to be more flexible.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Resident Economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joins Tim Beveridge with predictions for the property market in 2025.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A common thought when it comes to buying an investment property is finding a reasonably priced house in a high demand area.  But could it be more profitable to spend as much as you can on an investment property?  Helen O'Sullivan joins Tim Beveridge with more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research from KiwiBank found that 1 in 3 first home buyers in New Zealand got a boost from the Bank of Mum and Dad.  With the cost of living and interest rates in the current day, it may seem impossible for most parents to be able to do this the old-fashioned way - cold hard cash.  But there is a way around it.  Property investor Nichole Lewis joins with more.  LISTEN ABOVE...

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has cut the OCR by 50 basis points in the final announcement of the year.  Many are of the mindset that it's low enough to fix for a longer term - but that may not be the case.  Experts say even though the cuts are looking good, banks aren't fully reflecting them in mortgage rates.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.